Real People. Real Need.
Real Impact.
Support survivors of human trafficking in Alberta.
How ACT supports victims and survivors
Human trafficking is complex, and no two situations are the same. At ACT, we take a survivor‑centred approach. This means meeting people where they are and walking alongside them on their path to safety.
Our Mission
We support and advocate for victims and survivors of human trafficking, increase knowledge and awareness of all forms of human trafficking, and lead and foster collective action through collaboration and respect.
Since our first case in 2008, we have delivered direct services to over 1000 victims and survivors of human trafficking in Alberta. We are accredited social workers, advocates, and educators who work tirelessly toward our vision of an Alberta free of human trafficking.
Everyone’s path is different. We’re here so you don’t have to walk it alone.
What We Do
We provide specialized support to victims and survivors across Alberta, helping them navigate complex systems and access the resources they need to move forward.
Our Work Includes:
Immediate support: judgment-free support, referrals for basic needs, safety planning
Ongoing care: case management and system navigation tailored to each individual
Peer support: creating safe spaces for connection, understanding, and healing
Prevention and training: equipping communities, workplaces, and frontline workers to recognize and respond to trafficking
We Need Your Support Now More Than Ever.
Demand for our services is growing. Our resources are not. Recent funding decisions and eligibility changes have cut our funding by nearly 40%, putting critical survivor supports at risk. This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking our community to help close that gap, one gift at a time.
Help us ensure that every survivor of human trafficking receives the essential support they need to find their path to safety.
The Greatest Needs Fund is a critical resource that allows us to continue our work and cover costs that grants often will not.
When the Survivors Fund is depleted, the Greatest Needs Fund steps in, covering expenses such as emergency housing, trauma counseling, transportation, and legal assistance.
Your contribution to the Greatest Needs Fund will directly impact the lives of survivors, allowing us to provide urgent assistance when it’s needed most.
Your donation, big or small, makes a real impact.
“After two years, I just couldn’t take it anymore… The police introduced me to ACT [and they] worked with me to get the services I needed, including support from a sexual assault centre and health care. After I decided I wanted to, they helped me with laying charges against my abuser. I couldn’t afford trauma counselling, although I was in desperate need of it, so ACT paid the fees so I could start healing. Although I know I have a long road ahead of me, I am finally working through my trauma and pain.”
– Survivor of human trafficking and ACT client